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Review of the 2009 Audi A4

2009 Audi A4

Price Range $31,000 to $48,800

suitable for: Diapers
School
Teens

17 to 23
City MPG

25 to 30
Hwy MPG

5 Seats
2 Rows
2 Latch Connectors
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Redesigned for 2009, the new A4 has added some spice to its appearance. The bland, practical exterior of the past has been replaced with a younger, bolder look that may even border on risqué, if you happen to be a German engineer. I thought the car was drop-dead gorgeous, and the Brilliant Red paint color of my test car was enough to get my kids excited. Even a few weeks after our A4 adventure, my youngest still spots other Audis on the road and remarks, “See Mom, dat car is like our wed one. The one dat had the rings.” Aww, spoken in perfect toddler-ese!

While you might notice the A4’s smoother, sleeker side-panels or its newly integrated spoiler, it’s the A4’s face that’ll have you drooling like an infant. No makeup needed, the A4 is ready to go and lookin’ hot at a moment’s notice. Sharp-looking headlights are accented by the glowing “eyelash” LED daytime running lights, which are absolutely stunning. The A4’s signature grille was large and sporty looking; it made me feel like the car had strength. Fog lights added to the amped-up ambience.

This car may carry carpool by day, but by night — look out! My husband and I enjoyed a night out on the town while I had the A4. Getting ready, we felt as if we had to dress to the car’s level of class — definitely strappy heels with this one! As we hid the booster seats in the trunk, we glanced at each other with glee and said, “No kids!” In a snap, we were being carried away on the A4’s available 18-inch wheels.

IT’S THE LITTLE THINGS THAT COUNT

Storage Compartments (Puny, Fair, Ample, Galore): Ample
Cargo/Trunk Space (Puny, Fair, Ample, Galore): Ample

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key exterior: Features

    ● Black grille with chrome accents
    ● Available 18- or 19-inch wheels
    ● Front and rear fog lights
    ● Available blind spot warning system

available exterior: Colors

  • Aruba Blue Pearl Effect
  • Brilliant Black
  • Brilliant Red
  • Dakar Beige Metallic
  • Deep Sea Blue Pearl Effect
  • Ibis White
  • Ice Silver Metallic
  • Meteor Gray Pearl Effect
  • Misano Red Pearl Effect
  • Monza Silver Metallic
  • Phantom Black Pearl Effect
  • Quartz Gray Metallic

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